Business Development Manager - North of England

Oldcastle Inc.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider is looking for a Business Development Manager for the North of England. The role focuses on growing sales activities through strong relationships with asset owners and ensuring product specifications. Ideal candidates should have experience in business development and the construction industry. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company pension contribution

Healthcare options

Career development opportunities

Competitive holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying and delivering new business opportunities.
• Understanding of frameworks and contracts.
• Experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop sales activities in North of England.
• Create strong relationships with asset owners and key influencers.
• Provide market information feedback to Marketing and Product Development.

Skills

Business development

Communication skills

CRM experience

Customer service

Education

Customer Service NVQ in Construction skills or City in Guilds Certificate

Job description

Business Development Manager - North of England

Sheffield, SHF, GB, S1 1AA

Country: United Kingdom
City: Sheffield
Req ID: 514459
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

About NAL

Our unwavering commitment to customers and our continued dedication to research and development have determined our unrivaled position within the marketplace and led to our subsequent growth since our establishment in 1996.

Nearly 25 years ago, NAL impacted the highways industry by launching our now famous Retention Sockets. This unique and innovative range revolutionised the installation of practically every type of column and street furniture structure. In the years that followed, we have assembled an extensive range of specialist products through customer collaboration and our relentless pursuit to identify other solutions. From 40 tonne twin‑walled access chambers to virtually indestructible bollards, all are unrivalled in their performance. We have continued to impact the UK highways infrastructure network positively and beyond into other sectors, including motorway communications and EV charging.

Business Overview

Join a high‑growth global £200m+ revenue business with manufacturing operations within the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, France, and Germany supplying international clients. Our solutions‑focused manufacturing offers a whole range of products designed to simplify complex infrastructure projects.

Our market‑leading brands, Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform, supply smart, safe, and sustainable product solutions to a range of construction sectors. Through innovation, we enable construction partners to optimise efficiency and safety through pioneering products designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability.

Position: Business Development Manager – North of England

Reports to: UK Sales Manager

Role Overview

The purpose of the role is to grow and develop the NAL sales activities in the regional area of the North of England, by collaborating with asset owners, design engineers and contractors to achieve budget and the strategic objective. Based in Sheffield or surrounding areas, the successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities

• Create strong relationships with asset owners and key influencers in the sector, with an emphasis on contractors and dedicated designers
• Manage and achieve sector budget year on year
• Ensure specification of NAL products on all frameworks, projects and contracts when working with the specification team
• Provide market information feedback to the Marketing and Product Development departments
• Provide sector knowledge and training to customers and the internal organisation
• Development of business and commercial plans aligned to the business strategy

Associated Responsibilities

• Monthly sales reports
• Experience with operating company CRM system
• All other duties as deemed necessary by the Sales Manager

Experience and Training

• Experience in identifying and delivering new business opportunities
• Understanding of frameworks and contracts
• Seasoned presentation & communication skills

Criteria

• Must have experience working within a construction site or similar area of expertise
• Training in installations is desirable
• Selling into Local Governments is desirable
• Civil or Electrical infrastructure installations is desirable
• Customer Service NVQ in Construction skills or City in Guilds Certificate is desirable

What We Offer

• Company pension contribution
• A range of healthcare options
• Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Family friendly policies
• Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

NAL is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.